Associate Director, Identity Access Management; IAM

Associate Director, Identity Access Management (IAM)

Join us as an Associate Director of Identity Access Management at KPMG US
. This role is part of our Global Technology & Group within the KPMG International team.

KPMG is known for delivering real results for clients while fostering an inclusive and innovative environment. We seek a strategic, people‑focused leader to manage our global IAM team.

• Lead and motivate a global team of internal and vendor‑provided identity and access management professionals, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Manage the delivery of critical authentication services, including Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA), primarily leveraging Entra  Okta, to secure cloud and on‑premise solutions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal customers, ensuring a high level of service and satisfaction by effectively communicating technical concepts to non‑technical audiences and managing expectations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors, using strong negotiation and communication skills to align on service delivery, enhancements, and strategic goals.
• Oversee the performance of the managed services agreement with the team’s trusted vendor, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met and value is delivered.
• Contribute to the IAM service roadmap and strategy, identifying opportunities for service improvement and ensuring alignment with the organization’s evolving technology needs.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment.

• Minimum ten years of recent experience, including at least five years of recent qualified experience in IAM or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent professional experience (minimum of ten years in total).
• Experience delivering a high standard of customer service, guiding both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Passion for leading and developing people, with exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to maintain team focus on operational excellence and long‑term goals.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG will not sponsor U.S. work visas for this opportunity.

Salary range: $ – $ (location dependent). KPMG offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k), personal well‑being benefits, paid time off, holidays, and more.

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.